Jackson State vs Iowa State Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/8/24

The Jackson State Tigers are visiting the Iowa State Cyclones on Sunday, December 8th at the James H. Hilton Coliseum. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Jackson State Tigers vs Iowa State Cyclones Prediction.

Iowa State Cyclones Preview

The Iowa State Cyclones have a 6-1 record this season and are coming off an 81-70 win over Marquette. The Cyclones are 3-4 against the spread, and 3-4 in over/under, while they have a 4-0 home record. 

Offensively, Iowa State is averaging 86 points per game, which is 19th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 65.7 points per game (65th). The Cyclones shoot with 50.9% from the field, which is the 11th-best in the nation, and with 34.2% from beyond the arc (160th). The Cyclones shoot with 77% from the free-throw line (37th), and are grabbing 34.3 rebounds per game (281st).

Keshon Gilbert leads Iowa State in scoring with an average of 17.6 points and a team-high 5.6 assists, while Curtis Jones adds 15.9 points and 5 rebounds.

Jackson State Tigers Preview

The Jackson State Tigers have a 0-9 record this season and are coming off a 64-66 loss in Arkansas State. The Tigers are 4-5 against the spread, and 3-6 in over/under, while having a 0-9 road record this season. 

Offensively, Jackson State is averaging 61.4 points per game, which is 354th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 85.4 points per game, which is the third-worst nationally. The Tigers shoot with 36.2% from the field, which is the fourth-worst in the nation, and with 30.1% from beyond the arc (302nd). The Tigers shoot with 66.5% from the free-throw line (301st), and are grabbing 35.1 rebounds per game (257th).

Jayme Mitchell leads Jackson State in scoring with an average of 12.8 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Dorian McMillian adds 9.2 points.

Why the Iowa State Cyclones will win

• Iowa State has won each of its last 31 games against non-Conference opponents at James H. Hilton Coliseum.
• Jackson State has lost each of its last 11 games against non-Conference opponents.
• Iowa State has won the first half in each of its last 31 games against non-Conference opponents at James H. Hilton Coliseum.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of Jackson State’s last nine games against the Big 12 Conference Conference have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
• Eight of Iowa State’s last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents at James H. Hilton Coliseum have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Iowa State ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (50.9%).
• Iowa State ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for offensive rating this season (123.8).
• Jackson State ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (21.1).
• Jackson State ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (85.4).

Jackson State Tigers vs Iowa State Cyclones Prediction

Iowa State has won both previous meetings against Jackon State, but failed to cover both games. In this Jackson State Tigers vs Iowa State Cyclones Prediction, Iowa State is coming as -36 home favorites. Iowa State is better both offensively, scoring 24.6 points more than Jackson State, and defensively, allowing 19.7 points less. The Cyclones have been terrific this season, winning by an average of 20.3 points per game, while the Tigers are struggling, losing by an average of 24 points. Only one way to go in this game, and that is to lay the big chalk with the home team. Take the Iowa State Cyclones and lay the points at home.